Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager
Truro, NS
Reference # HL-ITI-10239
The Inland Group of Companies is a multinational collective of premier aviation services providers, delivering specialized aviation services to customers across its operations. With a strong track record of safety, efficiency, and service excellence, Inland continues to grow its operations and strengthen its corporate finance function.
We are excited to partner with Inland in the recruitment of an Accounting Manager to join their team in Truro, Nova Scotia.
Reporting to the Assistant Controller, the Accounting Manager will play a key role in Inland's finance and accounting operations, with responsibility for supporting the month-end close, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and the leadership of a team of four Corporate Accountants. This position offers an opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to combine hands-on financial responsibilities with people leadership while contributing to process improvements and the continued growth of the organization.
Key responsibilities include:
Financial Reporting & Accounting

• Manage the monthly financial close process, ensuring costs are accurately recorded and reporting deadlines are met
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and other month-end working papers
• Prepare and/or review monthly non-consolidated financial statements for multiple entities operating in multiple currencies
• Support the annual external audit process and preparation of information required for tax returns
• Assist with ad hoc financial reporting, analysis, and other accounting requirements

Team Leadership & Process Improvement

• Lead, mentor, train, and develop a team of four Corporate Accountants, establishing clear goals and expectations
• Ensure the accounting team consistently meets financial reporting timelines and quality standards
• Support the implementation of new accounting software, systems, and process improvements
• Identify opportunities to strengthen the efficiency and effectiveness of accounting processes and controls
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and service-oriented approach across the finance team and broader organization

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A CPA designation
• Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and financial reporting standards
• Previous experience with month-end close, financial statement preparation, reconciliations, and general accounting
• Experience leading, mentoring, or developing accounting professionals
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and accounting/ERP systems; experience with Sage 300 is considered an asset
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• A collaborative and adaptable approach, with an interest in continuous improvement and supporting a growing organization

We are looking for an experienced accounting professional with an open-minded, consultative and collaborative style to support our client's growing team in Truro. Connect with us for more details or apply now.

To express interest in this opportunity please apply online at: https://meridiarecruitment.ca/Career/17921559283760000008srs
For more information about this exciting opportunity please contact Heather Labucki, Partner, or Sara Morey, Senior Consultant at [email protected]. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Sara know.
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